The method that is most frequently utilised to speed up changeover is known as Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED). SMED helps shorten lead times and boost system flexibility so that the unit may react rapidly to changes in market trends or customer requests. To achieve positive outcomes, SMED must be implemented effectively. Instead of shifting internal operations to external activities, more emphasis needs to be placed on streamlining and simplifying existing activities. In the food processing business, where cleaning various parts was the primary task during the changeover, this study concentrated on the application of SMED. Before the deployment of SMED, operator-specific time studies were carried out at two separate stations (Station A & Station B), and observed actions were critically examined while using the ECRS tool. Failure mode effect analysis (FMEA), which prioritises potential risks that could lengthen changeover times, was incorporated into the procedure. Based on risk analysis, twelve root causes were prioritised, and an action plan was created while considering risk analysis trends. To benefit, rapid fixes and other changes were made when necessary. At stations A and B, the results of a post-SMED time analysis showed a reduction in changeover time of 35.54% and 49.94%, respectively. The production unit's overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) improved to 0.89. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]