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Sustaining the Tuna Industry an Analysis of Production Worker Scarcity and Its Operational Implications

Author(s) Mr. Rolando Bancaerin, Ms. Janice Aceberos, Ms. Jasy Nacis, Prof. Dr. Monsour Pelmin
Country Philippines
Abstract The tuna canning industry remains a key driver of economic growth in General Santos City. According to Sarao (2023), this significance is further supported by House Bill No. 4641, which seeks to officially declare General Santos City as the “Tuna Capital of the Philippines.” As a major contributor to employment and export productivity, Seatrade Canning Corporation plays a significant role in sustaining the city’s economic growth. Despite this, the organization faces an ongoing challenge: the continued scarcity of production workers. This workforce shortage hampers operational efficiency, delays processing timelines, and limits the company’s capacity to meet increasing global market demands.
This study, Sustaining the Tuna Industry: An Analysis of Production Worker Scarcity, examines the main factors contributing to workforce scarcity and evaluates their impact on Seatrade’s operations. Guided by a qualitative research design and a descriptive phenomenological approach, the research explores the experiences of HR personnel and manpower service provider coordinators involved in daily manpower management. Data were obtained through semi-structured interviews and organizational records, including manpower requirements, projected and actual staffing levels, and production volume outcomes.
Findings reveal that worker scarcity stems from interconnected issues, including recruitment difficulties, the physically demanding and repetitive nature of the job, concerns about compensation and benefits, and organizational or social influences that affect employee morale, attendance, and retention. These factors collectively lead to operational disruptions, increased workload pressures, higher overtime expenses, and inconsistent achievement of the 60 MTS daily production target.
Seatrade Canning Corporation can achieve sustainable economic growth by prioritizing workers’ welfare in line with SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and by enhancing industry innovation consistent with SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure). By implementing smart, data-driven, and worker-centered policies, the company can build resilient production systems, generate quality employment, and strengthen its contribution to the local economy. The study further emphasizes that stabilizing manpower through strategic and evidence-based approaches is essential for sustaining production efficiency, improving industry resilience, and supporting long-term economic growth in General Santos City.
Keywords Manpower Shortage; Production Workforce; Seatrade Canning Corporation; Tuna Canning Industry; Workforce Stability
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-24
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.64417
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