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I had not heard the term either. Based on what others have written here, the position sounds similar to, but not exactly the same as, what manufacturing companies call an expeditor: A person assigned to the manufacturing floor who gets hot (late) orders finished and shipped as soon as possible.


An expeditor works on (late) customer orders, and does what is necessary. The water spider supports the people working on customer orders.

I'd consider that a major difference, but your mileage may vary :)


It was "rover" or "free safety" a long time ago when I worked in a factory. Both borrowed American football terms that seem to fit reasonably well.




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