I'd chat with the person who does the job now. Offer to help them out, and automate part of it.. In stages.. I do this when I get technical requests to gener

I'd chat with the person who does the job now. Offer to help them out, and automate part of it.. In stages.. I do this when I get technical requests to generate reports. First time I run the sql/code manually.. Then at the third time I build a button, and show the requester the button. Often they love me, because I saved them hours of work. And I can then we tweak it to make it even better for them. I 100% don't go through my manager. They'd say no on the effort, or it would be coming top down to that co-worker. I'd rather be a hero to the co-worker. If I've got the skills to give them a better day, then they spread the love. Trust me, it comes back.