Identify your bottleneck step (usually editing) and either improve your skills there or outsource it. Batching similar tasks and using templates for descriptions and thumbnails also cuts significant time.
Yes — consistency in your workflow reduces decision fatigue and speeds up production. The first few times feel rigid; after 10+ cycles it becomes automatic.
Time yourself on each step for your first 5 pieces of content. You'll quickly see where time is being lost. Build your workflow around what actually takes time for you personally, not a generic template.