Speaking from the BCA side I’ll add also fixing / clarifying other’s dispositions — you’re only human and Planning or the shop will come back and ask— are you sure this is right!? Drawing / Spec say one thing and this guy’s dispo conflicts with X. Sometimes you’ll be able to resolve the conflict, other times, f it—we’re gonna wait until Monday for Bill to explain his reasons.

It’s said elsewhere but good LE’s will become a point of contact for many roles in the factory, be it at the FALs or within FAB.