Business Automation specialist

The Farm Kitchen; Remote; INR 6,75,000 - 9,00,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative small business in India is seeking a part-time operations specialist. The ideal candidate will bring clarity to processes, build simple automation systems, and document workflows effectively. Experience with tools like Notion and Zapier, along with 2-4 years in operations or similar roles, is required. This remote position offers ₹20,000 to ₹30,000 per month for 15-25 hours of work per week, valuing completion and reliability over complexity.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in operations, automation, process improvement, or consulting.
• Experience working with small businesses is preferred.
• Strong written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Convert unclear processes into step-by-step SOPs.
• Build simple and reliable automations.
• Create follow-up systems and task closure mechanisms.
• Document every SOP and automation clearly.

Skills

Process improvement

Strong written communication

Automation skills

Tools

Notion

Zapier

Google Sheets

ChatGPT

Job description

Purpose of the Role

I run multiple small businesses and am building internal automation systems before offering automation services to other small businesses.

I am looking for someone who enjoys bringing clarity to unclear processes, completing work end-to-end, and building simple automation systems that are actually used on the ground.

This role strongly values completion, reliability, and follow-through over speed or complexity.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Tasks move from unclear to clearly defined
Systems are implemented and used consistently
Nothing important depends on memory or repeated follow-ups
Work that is started is documented and closed

Key Responsibilities

SOP and Process Clarity

• Understand existing workflows across businesses
• Convert them into clear, step-by-step SOPs
• Remove ambiguity and assumptions
• Ensure SOPs can be followed without verbal explanation

Automation of Repeated Tasks

• Identify daily and weekly repeated tasks
• Decide what should and should not be automated
• Build simple, reliable automations
• Ensure automations run consistently

Follow-up and Closure Systems

• Create systems to assign tasks and track completion
• Build reminders and escalation workflows
• Reduce dependency on manual follow-ups

Documentation and Handover

• Document every SOP and automation clearly
• Maintain trackers or dashboards
• Ensure work can be handed over without confusion

Who This Role Is For

You enjoy structured work and checklists
You feel uncomfortable when tasks remain open
You like bringing order to messy workflows
You take ownership until work is fully complete
You prefer simple, working systems over complex ones

This role is not suitable for people who only enjoy ideation, dislike follow-ups, or need constant supervision.

Tools You May Use

ChatGPT
Notion
Google Sheets
Zapier or Make
WhatsApp and Email

Tool choice is secondary to outcome.

Experience and Background

2–4 years of experience in operations, automation, process improvement, consulting, or tech-enabled roles
Experience working with small businesses is preferred
Strong written communication skills are required

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week

Experience:

• Notion Zapier make.com n8n: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote